The Knicks head to Boston on Friday for a showdown with the Celtics and former teammate Mitchell Robinson, who recently signed a deal with the Green Machine. Coach Mike Brown praises Andre Drummond’s burst of energy in the season opener but notes fatigue in the second half, and he urges Karl‑Anthony Towns to stop baiting fouls and simply finish shots, dubbing him a "perennial All‑Star." Brown also hints he might deploy a Hack‑a‑Mitch tactic later in the year but wants to focus on solid defense now. Drummond shares his excitement about playing at MSG and hearing the crowd chant his name.
James Dolan strikes again. PLUS: the Sixers and Cavaliers both do something truly extraordinary at the same damn time.
James Dolan and his team have come under serious fire after the email emerged.
Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James responded Thursday night to a social media post from United States President Donald Trump demanding an apology for seemingly warming up during the national anthem ahead of Tuesday night's season opener against the New York Knicks.
The Celtics host the defending champion Knicks as both Eastern Conference contenders look to recover from opening-night defeats.
At the Knicks’ season‑opening banner ceremony on October 20, assistant coaches were handed empty boxes instead of championship rings, sparking irritation among the staff. Reported by The Athletic’s Joe Vardon, the mix‑up stems from the organization not yet finalizing rings for coaches and many long‑time employees, despite the team’s $640 million championship‑season revenue and $12.6 billion valuation. A September internal phishing test also forced staff to click a fake ring offer. While head coach Mike Brown’s ring status remains unconfirmed, team sources say the rings—designed by Jason Arasheben with 22 carats of stones—will eventually be delivered.
The Knicks raised their championship banner Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. They handed out some rings, too. Just not to everyone who appeared to be getting one. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Knicks assistant coaches were presented with championship ring boxes during the on-court ceremony. There was just one problem. The boxes […]
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NBA fans criticize James Dolan after controversial reports emerge on the Knicks championship rings for their assistant coaches and potentially withholding them from team employees.
The New York Knicks' title‑defense start turns chaotic as a phishing test dupes staff with fake championship rings. Assistant coaches and long‑time MSG employees received empty boxes instead of promised rings, sparking anger after an email that offered a “complimentary employee championship ring.” The stunt, tied to a cybersecurity drill, adds to recent drama: a public contract fight with Karl‑Anthony Towns, a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers after the banner‑raising, and concerns about owner James Dolan’s security policies.
The Knicks head to Boston on Oct. 23 for a showdown with the Celtics, a game layered with intrigue after former Knick Mitchell Robinson now stars for Boston. Robinson, who signed a $48 million deal, will face his old team while the Celtics lean on their three‑point barrage—attempting 42 downtown shots in their recent win over Detroit. However, Boston’s reliance on threes can backfire, as seen when they surrendered 39 points in the final quarter and Jayson Tatum went 6‑for‑23. Paul George’s debut 38‑point explosion offers a bright spot, but the Celtics’ consistency remains in question heading into their first road test as defending champs.
New York Knicks assistant coaches didn't receive their championship rings during the team's ceremony at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic.
Before the Knicks’ historic viewership showdown with the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 22, owner James Dolan turned the championship ring ceremony into a cybersecurity drill. Knicks insiders reveal that while players like Jalen Brunson, Karl‑Anthony Townsend and coach Mike Brown received their rings, several assistants and even some Oklahoma City Thunder staff did not. Dolan sent a fake phishing email—complete with ring graphics—to test staff, forcing those who clicked to attend a mandatory security class. The stunt, meant to “ease cybersecurity concerns,” added a bizarre twist to one of the NBA’s most elaborate ring presentations.
The Philadelphia 76ers successfully spoiled the New York Knicks on Right Night, but they were the ones who were on the verge of getting spoiled on their home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs raced out to a massive lead over the Sixers in the first half and went into halftime leading by a whopping […]
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In the Cavs' season‑opening loss to the Sixers, Mario Hezonja earns the top grade (B+) after a 10‑point, 2‑steal performance that includes a pick‑six and strong post play. Donovan Mitchell puts up a solid 32 points and 10 rebounds but his five turnovers drop him to a C+. Rookie Peyton Watson struggles, scoring just 8 points with five turnovers and receives an F, raising concerns about his offensive impact. Jarrett Allen (14 points, 7 rebounds) and Evan Mobley (18 points, 8 rebounds) start strong but fade in the second half, earning D+ and F grades respectively. James Harden adds 16 points but racks up six turnovers, resulting in a D+ grade.
For the second game in a row, the Sixers only played one good half of basketball. And they’re 2-0, this time taking out a Cleveland Cavaliers team that went to the Eastern Conference Finals last season. That’s after dispatching the defending champion New York Knicks inside of Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Both of […]
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LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers looked for their second win as they hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday for their home opener. The 76ers were coming off a victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 106-100, on Tuesday. The action between the 76ers and the Cavaliers picked […]
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NBC and Peacock smash NBA opening‑night records on Oct. 22, 2026. The Philadelphia 76ers‑New York Knicks game draws a primetime high of 7.71 million average viewers (peaking at 9.1 million), the most‑watched debut ever, while the Oklahoma City Thunder‑San Antonio Spurs doubleheader brings the overall tip‑off night to 6.41 million viewers, surpassing the 5.7 million record set in 2010. The surge is credited to James’s Philadelphia debut and the Knicks’ first championship celebration since 1973, with the afternoon Celtics‑Pistons game adding 2.5 million viewers.
The Celtics host the Knicks for their second regular‑season game on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. ET in TD Garden. Both 0‑1 teams are hunting their first win, and the matchup pits Boston’s revamped roster—featuring free‑agent signings Mitchell Robinson, Mike Conley and the Paul George‑Jordan Walsh trade—against New York’s core of Jalen Brunson, Karl‑Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges. Key battles include White vs. Brunson and Tatum vs. Josh Hart. Boston starts White, Walsh, George, Tatum and Robinson, while the Knicks likely stick with Brunson, Bridges, Anunoby, Hart and Towns. Devin Carter is out with illness; Robinson’s ankle looks day‑to‑day.
The New York Knicks emerge as a potential landing spot for Dalton Knecht after rumored interest in the former first-round pick after the Los Angeles Lakers cut him from their roster.
Friday, Mitchell Robinson faces the Knicks for the first time. He shared what he's focused on in the Celtics' home opener against his former team.
The Sixers‑Knicks matchup set a record for NBA Opening Night viewership on NBC, drawing an average 7.71 million viewers (5.98 M Nielsen + 1.7 M streaming). The game peaked at 9.1 million during the 9:45 PM ET quarter-hour and gave the league its largest non‑Christmas regular‑season audience since the 1999 Lakers‑Jazz broadcast. LeBron James’ debut with Philadelphia echoed his 2010 Heat debut, but the new Nielsen “big‑data” methodology means prior records may have been higher under current measurement. Overall, primetime Opening Night games averaged 6.4 million, up 14% from last year, while the weekday Celtics‑Pistons matinee logged 2.52 million—the biggest afternoon debut to date.
Karl-Anthony Towns tells ESPN’s Malika Andrews he’d take less than a max deal to keep the Knicks core intact, noting the team’s extension offer hovered around $50 million a year versus his projected $69 million max. Coach Mike Brown’s experimental lineups showed up in the season opener when backup Andre Drummond logged 14 minutes and posted a double‑double after Towns fouled early. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard, still shaking off trade‑rumor limbo, scored 23 points in Toronto’s 43‑point win over Chicago despite shooting 5‑of‑17. Celtics big man Mitchell Robinson, praised by Joe Mazzulla, vows to rebound after a rough Detroit loss as Boston prepares to face his former Knicks squad on Friday.
The NBA’s 2026‑27 Opening Night breaks viewership records as the Knicks‑76ers and Thunder‑Spurs doubleheader averages 6.41 million viewers on NBC/Peacock. LeBron James’ debut with Philadelphia becomes the most‑watched primetime opener, pulling 7.71 million viewers and peaking at 9.1 million. The 76ers beat the Knicks 106‑100, while Oklahoma City tops San Antonio 116‑104 in a rematch of the Western Conference Finals. The games also feature new storylines: James’ likely final stop with the Sixers and Jaylen Brown’s first game after his Boston trade, plus Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs squad seeking redemption.
The Knicks are among the teams interested in Dalton Knecht following his release by the Lakers, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Knecht is eligible for a two-way contract, giving teams a chance to add the former first-round pick without using a standard roster spot. The Timberwolves have also been linked to Knecht, with Begley […]
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The New York Knicks have entered the race for former Lakers wing Dalton Knecht, a 2024 first‑round pick now free after being waived. Knecht, the 17th overall pick, posted 9.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 78 games as a rookie, but his production fell to 4.2 points in 54 games last season. While Sacramento, Minnesota and Toronto are eyeing him for two‑way spots, the Knicks already have three two‑way players—Kevin McCullar Jr., Tyler Nickel and Jaden Akins—making any addition a roster puzzle. Knecht’s $4.2 million salary now sits as dead‑money cap space for the Lakers.